Associate to associate

[Greg Newell]

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David,
    I doubt from the tone of your post that you are truly interested in
an answer but I believe I shall attempt to answer from my point of view
anyway.
    I have been an associate for 18 years now and see no reason to
"upgrade". I spend a great deal of time attempting to improve my skills
on a continuing basis. I believe this qualifies me as having" made the
effort". I recognize the needs of many to go through a designed program
to prove to themselves and the world around them that they have learned.
Still others are highly qualified in their experiences such that this
becomes unnecessary. Consider the position of a rebuilder. There is
currently no qualification for someone who does not tune but is
otherwise gainfully occupied in the pursuit of rebuilding pianos. Some
of those folk are putting out absolutely stellar work and have not
"upgraded".
    I am also keenly aware that in my 18 years of serving the public
with my abilities that I 1) have never had someone ask me if I was a
member of the PTG much less an RPT and, 2) am regularly highly praised
for the work I do. In the case of a physician, that group of people have
been very successful in forwarding the agenda they have as to the
"right" way to heal. Consider, if you will, the many other forms of
healing both within and without this great country of ours. Now that the
AMA and it's various accredidations is so powerful is everyone else now
considered "unlearned"? I have a difficult time with this thought
process.
    Concerning your triple duty statement I disagree. Being an RPT does
not and will never ensure quality to the consumer any more than you are
ever ensured the correct diagnosis of aliments from your family doctor.
Neither does it guarantee respect from your peers as I have lost respect
for some RPT's that I know of based on work I've seen and their
treatment of their customer. Lastly, why would the letter RPT after
someone's name inspire confidence in our profession? I truly do not
understand this statement.
    I'm sure that your motives are pure and that you wish the very best
for all connected with this fine profession. Please understand that the
way you choose for yourself is not necessarily the way for everyone. Nor
does it need to be. Granted that you probably think of this as garbage
and prejudice since the agenda is different from your own. Nevertheless
I thought I would try anyway. Best of luck to you in your endeavors.

Greg Newell

David & Julie Streit wrote:

> I'd like to know WHY an associate won't upgrade. As an associate to
> associates, I don't understand why, if this is your profession, won't
> you make the effort?  Some may not be able to draw a linear
> correlation, but I expect a doctor, lawyer, or any professional that I
> am paying for a service to be tested.  They should be worth their
> salt. They feel responsibility to their profession and proudly display
> their certificates and titles. Some of these professionals are
> answerable to their profession such as a doctor to the medical board
> or a lawyer to the bar association, and that agency has the power to
> police its own ranks.  How do you think a doctor might feel about
> seeing an unlicensed (untested) physician practicing medicine,
> especially in view of his dedication to the hypocritical oath?  They
> might be a fine physician, but there's a lot we don't know. How much
> more can we as associates expect to earn the recognition from our
> profession than to prove ourselves by going through the upgrade
> process?  The Piano Technician's Guild is not a regulatory agency, but
> it does have a code of ethics.  You believe in this code of ethics or
> you would not be an associate or signed the back of your membership
> card. Another point: You may not get along with some of the other
> members who are RPTs...who cares?  Life's tough.  Get over it or
> through it and find someone else to share ideas with. You're entitled
> to your opinion, they are entitled to theirs.  Technique may differ,
> but the quality end product should be the same for us all.  The trick
> is to find someone(s) you can learn with and from, and DON'T GET
> COCKY.  It irks others and it's the first dangerous step to having a
> closed mind. You can't learn anymore till you get rid of that
> attitude.  Nada...Zip. Being an RPT in the Piano Technician's Guild
> does triple duty, it ensures quality to the consumer, respect from
> your peers, and confidence in our profession. I expect to get some
> garbage and prejudice in reply, but I also think there can be some
> valuable information brought out. David StreitAssociate (But not for
> long)AAA Piano ServicePortland, Oregon

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Greg Newell
Greg's Piano Forté
12970 Harlon Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-226-3791
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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